Intellectual property (IP) rights protect “products of the human mind” and give the holder a temporary exclusive right of exploitation for a specific territory. The rights holder is the only party allowed to commercialise, distribute and/or protect the creations in question from third parties. As such, IP rights form an exception to the principle of freedom of trade.
There are two classic categories within intellectual property: industrial and artistic rights.
Industrial property rights protect things of economic importance. Examples include:
Artistic intellectual property rights are aimed at protecting items of primarily artistic significance. Copyright is the most famous example of this and includes:
The economic value of intellectual property is becoming increasingly important. This presents challenges, such as combatting counterfeiting and the need for national and international enforcement of intellectual property.
Caluwaerts Uytterhoeven offers legal support in various aspects of IP law. Our services include:
Our digital world is built around information technology (IT). Our daily lives are completely regulated and organised by IT applications. The rise of AI and Metaverse will digitalise our world even further.
Our firm provides legal assistance and advice to both software vendors and their clients. We can assist you with aspects such as drafting agreements but also offer legal support if an IT project does not go as smoothly as intended.
Digitalisation also involves privacy issues. Our attorneys offer support relating to compliance with privacy laws such as the GDPR. Our services include:
Lastly, cybersecurity is also becoming increasingly important. With the growth of digital applications, the threat of cybercrime is increasing. Our attorneys help companies comply with regulatory requirements such as the NIS2 Directive and provide support for cybersecurity incidents.
Contact Caluwaerts Uytterhoeven for expert guidance on intellectual property, digitalisation, privacy and cybersecurity. Our firm is ready to assist you with solutions tailored to your specific needs and projects.
In addition to IP, IT & privacy law, Caluwaerts Uytterhoeven also offers support in other areas of expertise, including company law, commercial law, insurance and construction law. Our team helps you address national and international legal challenges efficiently and carefully.
Caluwaerts Uytterhoeven has offices in Antwerp and Turnhout, where we provide our clients with personal and professional legal counsel.
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